Indicator and method

Abstract

An indicator comprising a band having a first radial dimension; one or more protectors having a greater radial dimension and disposed sufficiently proximate the band to substantially avoid wear of the band during running of the indicator and method.

1. An indicator comprising:
 a band having a first radial dimension; 
 one or more protectors having a greater radial dimension when the indicator is not engaged, the one or more protectors disposed sufficiently proximate the band to substantially avoid wear of the band during running of the indicator. 
 
     
     
       2. The indicator as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the band includes a pair of opposing edges each having an angle of up to about 80 degrees. 
     
     
       3. The indicator as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the one or more protectors include a surface having an angle that is less than an angle of at least one of the edges of the band. 
     
     
       4. The indicator as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the one or more protectors include a surface having an angle from about 15 degrees to about 30 degrees. 
     
     
       5. The indicator as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the indicator includes a carrier. 
     
     
       6. The indicator as claimed in  claim 5  wherein carrier is in the form of a collet. 
     
     
       7. The indicator as claimed in  claim 5  wherein the carrier includes one or more kerfs. 
     
     
       8. The indicator as claimed in  claim 7  wherein the one or more kerfs extend to one end of the indicator. 
     
     
       9. The indicator as claimed in  claim 7  wherein the one or more kerfs are bounded at both ends of the indicator. 
     
     
       10. The indicator as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the one or more protectors greater radial dimension is about 20 to about 60 thousandths of an inch. 
     
     
       11. The indicator as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the greater radial dimension is about 20 thousandths of an inch. 
     
     
       12. A method for indicating landing of an indicator at a selected location comprising:
 running the indicator as claimed in  claim 1 ; 
 observing change in weight on a string connected to the indicator. 
 
     
     
       13. A method as claimed in  claim 12 , the method further comprising snapping the band into a profile;
 bearing weight on the profile; 
 transmitting the weight borne to the string and to an operator.